According to Armstrong, the events in Spain of 1492 - the expulsion of Jews and Muslims - marked the beginning of "a new order" in world history. She also finds history changing significance in the rise of Napoleon, the industrial revolution, and World War I.

Do you agree that these events changed the world as we know it?

Mr. P.

The one thing of which I am positive is that there is much of which to be negative - Mr. P.

I came to get down, I came to get down. So get out ya seat and jump around - House of Pain

HEY! Is that a ball in your court? - Mr. P

I came to kick ass and chew Bubble Gum...and I am all out of Bubble Gum - They Live, Roddy Piper

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